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The distributive property connects two different operations - for example, addition and multiplication. In this case:a(b+c) = ab + ac
Here is an example with numbers:
7(10+2) = 7x10 + 7x2
If you were thinking about other combinations of operations, I suggest you try out a few examples, whether both sides are equal or not.
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What is the word to a property of equality used to solve multiplication equations?
division property of equality or multiplication property, if you multiply by the reciprocal
Explain how to use the distributive property to find 20x12?
The distributive property is not used for simplified multiplication. See http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/distribution for information about how to use the distributive property to simplify other equations. 20 x 12 is already simplified, so the proper way to solve it is 12 x20 ----- 240 You could potentially factor and use the commutative property to find a simpler equation, ex. 20x12 -- break 20 into 10 and 2 10x2x12 -- multiply 2 by 12 10x24 -- multiply by 10 240
What jobs use distributive property?
everything
How can the commutative property be used to write multiplication sentences?
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What algebra property is x5?
Well, darling, x5 is not an algebra property. It seems like you're mixing up your variables and operations. If you meant x to the power of 5, then that's just exponentiation. So, let's get those algebraic terms straightened out, shall we?
